Address: Street 4, Avenue 3, 77 CCA DHA Phase 6, Lahore

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

When do lessons run?

National Music Academy lessons run according to the Pakistani Academic term calendar which is approximately 12 weeks per term.

Professional Development Diploma classes run from 8am until 9pm during weekdays. Individual Tailored Tuition lessons run from Sunday to Thursday from 4pm-9pm and Saturday Mornings, however, outside of these hours lessons may be given by special arrangement. During school holidays there are no classes, however, there may on occasion be workshops or master-classes available.

Bookings

Professional Development Diploma classes are 2x 75 min classes/week and 1x 45 min class/week. Individual weekly lessons are 30 minutes in duration and an allocated day and time are confirmed at the time of booking.

You are required to pay for the full term’s lessons at the commencement of each term.

Payments

Professional Development Diploma and Tailored lesson package fees and details are displayed on the Pricing page of this website.

All lesson payments are to be made IN ADVANCE. Due to the fact that lessons are to be paid in advance, it’s not possible to refund lesson fees for any unused appointments.

There is no discount for a full term payment.
Please contact us for account details

If I have more than one child in lessons do I receive a discount?

Unfortunately no, the teachers get paid per student / per half hour.

It’s my first lesson, what do I need to bring with me?

You don’t have to bring anything but if you have your guitar you can bring it along, we provide the music and even instrument for your lesson.

Can parents or a friend sit in lessons on the lesson?

We have an open door policy allowing family or a friend to sit in on lessons if they wish to do so.

Can a guitar be provided at your lesson?

We can provide a guitar for your lesson if you wish, provided that you are enrolled in Tailored Tuition and not the Professional Development Diploma

What styles do you teach?

Across our amazing teaching staff we have the facilities to teach many, if not all styles within both Eastern and Western categories including pop, rock, blues, jazz, classical, folk/sufi, metal and electronic.

Do you teach students to read music?

We encourage students to learn to read musical notation. This comprises of tablature, music, rhythm and ear training. We do not solely focus on reading notation but combine it with what inspires you to play as part of your learning.

Do you offer ABRSM & Trinity exams for students?

We offer both ABRSM and Trinity programs for students wanting to do grades.

Do you teach music theory?

We teach theory and also offer GCSE & ABRSM mentoring.

What level and age can I start?

We teach from 5 years old right through to professional musicians who already gig.
We teach all levels and love seeing students grow and achieve their goals.